Three years prior to writing "Total Surrender" Matthew Terrill could barely read or write. Despite this deficiency, God placed it on his heart to write a book conveying how we are to live life on earth, following the narrow path Jesus walked on. How was Matthew supposed to write a book when he couldn't read or write? He was a perfect messenger for God to speak through, because people would know that it wasn't Matthew who would be writing, but God through Matthew. All the glory and honor would be given to God, not human pride or selfish ambition.
Throughout his life, no one knew that Matthew couldn't comprehend or articulate words, especially graduating college with a finance degree and high school with honors. Even though Matthew hid these weaknesses well, God wanted to use Matthew as a vessel to show what He can accomplish through a willing heart. This book is not written from human wisdom or intellect, but from the divine wisdom and knowledge that comes from God.
For nothing is impossible with God and this book is proof that God can use anyone to be an instrument to encourage, love, and lead people to Him (Philippians 4:13).